Are you able to check voltage to the dryer right after it quits heating to make sure one side of the 220 volts is not getting dropped?

Seems like maybe some kind of bad connection if it heats for a couple loads and then quits. Could be a bad connection that opens up after it gets hot then after it cools down it makes connection again.

Maybe a bad connection at the breaker or were the power cord connects to the back of the dryer.

The dryer does not heat after cooling. Any other thoughts at all? May have to call in a repair man (no disrespect to the pros), but I really like to fix things myself. I have 3 boys that I have help with projects so that they can learn to be handy as they get older. We are really into this one!

I'm with Whirlpooltech on this. It sounds like your voltage is dropping off. Check voltage where your cord connects to the dryer. Check it while it's running and has a load. Check your outlet and breaker. Pull the breaker out and check the busbar.

well, one of the thermostats in the heater housing is blown. You can actually see where it melted. The company I bought it from is replacing the heater assembly and both the thermostats. Once I receive them on Monday and put back together, I will give an update. Sounds like it was just a bad heater of thermostat that they sent. At least thats what I think.